Malaria Treatment FAQ:
a. DDT is no longer used in most of the world.
b. the mosquitoes that spread the malaria parasite have evolved immunity to the insecticides that control them.
c. global warming has led to a worldwide increase in the number of mosquitoes that spread the malaria parasite.
d. all of the above are true.
a. DDT is no longer used in most of the world.
b. the mosquitoes that spread the malaria parasite have evolved immunity to the insecticides that control them.
c. global warming has led to a worldwide increase in the number of mosquitoes that spread the malaria parasite.
d. all of the above are true.
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D. all of the above.
DDT, had it been continued in use, could have wiped out the anopheles mosquito in many areas in Africa, but it was ceased due to its toxic effect.
Not only have the mosquitoes bacome immune to insecticide, but the malarial parasites have become resistant to much of the medication.
Global warming has given rise to slightly warmer, more humid areas in the tropics - Mosquitoes love it.